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ID H0526

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Cottage food operations with $5,000 or less in cumulative gross receipts (current or previous calendar year) may sell time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods directly to consumers
  • TCS foods include perishable items like dairy, eggs, meat, and cut produce that require refrigeration or heating to prevent bacterial growth
  • Adds new Section 39-1608 to Idaho Code Chapter 16, Title 39
  • Declared an emergency measure with effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide that certain cottage food operations may sell TCS foods.

COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS

Last Action

Referred to 14th Order for amendment

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare2/11/2026
Health and Welfare1/27/2026

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